Ionising radiation information and guidance

The ARIA programme is operated by the Office of Radiation Safety and makes expert radiation safety scientists available at no cost who can advise and assist members of the public to manage, store, recycle, and dispose of eligible historic radioactive instruments and articles found in our community.

Technical guidance for the safe use of equipment for the detection and measurement of ionising radiation.

Technical guidance for the safe use and handling of radioactive material in schools.

Technical guidance for the safe use of radioactive material in scrap metal recycling.

Requirements and guidance for consignors, carriers and consignees.

Information on the transport of uranium ore concentrate (yellow cake) through New Zealand ports.